The Circus Project

Youth straps workshop for students 12yrs+.
Focusing on building strength and technique whilst covering fundamental straps skills. Lauren will teach you a short sequence to find your flow.
Suitable for students who can invert independently. No straps experience necessary.
Booking via Gymcatch- The Circus Project

As a mark of respect to the three women who lost their lives to the sea this morning in Brighton, we are cancelling tonight’s performance of CARNATION.

Our thoughts are with their friends and families and those affected by this tragic news.

The festival will be touch with the affected ticket holders.

Just two weeks to go to apply for a subsidised or free place at EADF 2026 - deadline is 23.59 on Friday 22nd May 🗓️

We've been really moved by the response so far. If you've been thinking about applying, now's the time!

Supported by Arts Council England, here's what's available for people who identify as under-represented in the aerial sector:

Subsidised places (50% off):
- 2 x weekly pass (2 classes per day)
- 6 x weekly pass (3 classes per day)
- 2 x Saturday lab pass (3 sessions)

Free places for D/deaf and disabled artists:
- 2 x weekly pass (2 classes per day)
- 1 x weekly pass (3 classes per day)

➡️ To apply, email Lindsey at [email protected] with a brief description of yourself in relation to the criteria - written, recorded voice note or short film, whatever works best for you. All applicants will hear back by Friday 29th May.

In the meantime, reserve your spot in classes while you wait - just select the classes you'd like, and stop before completing the payment section.

🔗 Find out more about free & subsidised places at: eadf.co.uk/accessibility

We can't wait to hear from you! 🤸‍♀️

📷 Mark Morreau

Arts Council England South East Dance Irish Aerial Creation Centre Fidget Feet Aerial Dance Worthing Theatres and Museum The Circus Project One World Orchestra UK Welly O' Brien Victoria Malin Sarah Pickthall

Big news incoming 🎉

We're thrilled to share that we've been awarded Arts Council England funding for this year whoop whoop - which means the European Aerial Dance Festival is officially happening this August! 🙌

We're over the moon and we can't wait to welcome you to Worthing Pavilion from 3rd-14th August.

Two weeks of incredible classes and community, plus weekend workshops, AND it's by the sea!

Tickets drop on Monday - so get ready to save your spot at the UK's only aerial event of its kind. ✨

More details very soon. Watch this space!

Photo: Mark Morreau

Fidget Feet Aerial Dance Irish Aerial Creation Centre South East Dance Worthing Theatres and Museum

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A PROGRAMME LEADER – DANCE
(Fixed Term until May 2027)

Varndean Sixth Form College is a dynamic and vibrant college where creativity, aspiration and excellence thrive. Every day brings the chance to make a real difference. Our students are exceptional, curious, thoughtful and full of potential.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, suitably qualified and innovative Programme Leader to lead our Dance programme. The Dance Department at Varndean Sixth Form College is highly regarded both locally and nationally, achieving consistently strong outcomes and progression rates. A significant proportion of students progress to specialist higher education and conservatoire training in dance and the performing arts.

Dance is delivered through the BTEC Level 3 qualification, with achievement and retention rates consistently above national averages. Teaching takes place in a well-equipped studio environment that supports both technical and creative development. The department actively encourages experimentation, critical thinking and interdisciplinary practice. Staff and students explore contemporary dance through diverse movement vocabularies, styles and collaborative approaches. Students regularly progress to leading institutions, including The Place, Northern School of Contemporary Dance, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, and other university dance programmes.

For further details and application pack, go to
https://www.varndean.ac.uk/working-for-us/

Closing date: Friday 17 April 2026
South East Dance

The Hangleton Community Association runs a busy community centre that supports
people of all ages in the Hangleton area. We offer activities, events, and services
that bring people together and make life better for everyone.
We’re looking for someone to join our Board of Trustees 💚

The amazing .denia.mathiak is back with us for another workshop tomorrow. Raya has performed from the age of 4 and will be sharing her knowledge and experience in this performance focused silks/rope workshop.

Book now through
www.bluemooncircus.co.uk/classes

We’re hiring: Community Centre Manager 🌱
📍 Hangleton in Brighton | 💼 Full-time or Part-time | 💷 Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per year (pro rata if part time) depending on experience
Do you care about community, people and making things run smoothly?
We’re looking for a Community Centre Manager to lead the day-to-day running of our much-loved community centre in Hangleton. This is a hands-on role at the heart of the community - making sure the building is safe, welcoming and well run, supporting staff, and helping the centre thrive.
You don’t need to know everything on day one. We’re especially keen to hear from people who are organised, community-minded and either digitally confident or keen to learn - someone who enjoys improving systems and finding better ways of doing things.
✨ What you’ll be doing:
• Managing the daily running of the centre
• Supporting and line-managing staff
• Overseeing bookings, finances, health & safety and safeguarding
• Making sure bills are paid and invoices are sent on time
• Improving systems (for example, making room and party bookings more efficient)
• Building relationships with local people, groups and partners
• Helping grow income and community impact over time
👀 We’re looking for someone who ideally:
• Has experience in a community, charity or similar setting
• Is organised, practical and people-focused
• Has good IT skills or is happy to learn
• Cares about inclusion, fairness and community voice
💛 We would especially welcome applications from people who live in, or have strong connections to, the local communities the centre exists to serve - but everyone is welcome to apply.
👉 If you feel you have some but not all the skills, please apply anyway.
👉 If you’d like an informal chat with a Trustee before applying, we’d be happy to arrange that.
📅 Closing date: by the end of 11th April 2026
📧 How to apply: please send your CV with a covering letter that sets out how you meet the Job Description and Person Specification.
Please tell us what having this job would mean to you ,and your availability to start if offered the role.
Send application to [email protected]

Due to staff sickness our office will be closed this week we are sorry for any inconvenience and we thank you for your continued support 😍🥰